T Level in Education & Early Years

Core Content:
1. Wider context
2. Supporting education
3. Safeguarding, health, safety, and wellbeing
4. Behaviour
5. Parents, families, and carers
6. Working with others
7. Child development
8. Observation and assessment
9. Reflective practice
10. Equality and diversity
11. Special educational needs and disability
12. English as an additional language

Occupational Specialism - Early Years Educator:
1. Support and promote children’s play, development, and early education
2. Develop relationships with children to facilitate their development
3. Plan, provide and review care, play and educational opportunities to enable children to progress
4. Safeguard and promote the health, safety, and wellbeing of children
5. Work in partnership with colleagues, parents, carers, and other professionals to support children’s development.

The Core Component is 100% externally assessed. The Occupational Specialism components are also externally assessed through synoptic assignments, except for the observation element, which is internally marked and externally moderated.
Examining Board – NCFE.

In addition to the standard BTEC entry requirements, a minimum of grade 4 in both English Language and Mathematics at GCSE is required. If learners wish to progress to Primary Teaching, a minimum of a grade 4 in GCSE Science is required. A clear DBS ‘Disclosure and Barring Service’ due to the industry placement aspect of the qualification is essential at approximately £68.00.

None.

Successful completion of this industry recognised qualification means that learners can progress onto early years related employment:
• early years practitioner
• early years educator
• primary teaching and learning support assistant

Learners can also access higher education at degree level:
• Primary Education Degree
• Early Childhood Studies Degree.

Learners will learn through classroom based activities as well as taking part in external trips and visits. Teaching provides opportunities to develop core skills through a range of active and academic learning methods. Learners are also assessed in placement.

Learners are required to complete 750 hours across the 2 year course duration. Learners are fully supported to find placements.

Although the course can lead to direct entry into employment within the early years sector, learners may wish to progress into Higher Education and go to University. Below is an overview of the points that can be gained according to the grade achieved:

UCAS Tariff points         T Level overall grade
168                                  Distinction*
144                                  Distinction
120                                  Merit
96                                    Pass (C or above on the core)